2016 Chevrolet Suburban Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,865miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,865 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving on the freeway the motor loses power or feels like wants to turn off. When driving on freeway the SUV sometimes trys to brake by itself and warned that something was in front of me with a clear freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11385377, filed 2020-12, 79,865 miles“Transmission and Engine Failed. Please inspect. I've had several shops and mechanics inspect. I was towing both times and could have been seriously injured when my transmission went out. Then after that was resolved my engine went out. No symptoms or warnings before incidents occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11694557, filed 2025-10“When driving the vehicle and when turning the steering wheel in reverse or pulling forward while turning the steering wheel. The dashboard will display a stability warning and the vehicle turns off and the steering wheel locks. It has happened two times in the last year and twice in 2023”
NHTSA complaint #11634783, filed 2025-01Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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